You may be thinking "Why would I want to host an event?" well, here's two realy good reasons why:
Exposure:
Hosting an event can help you gain exposure especially on a local level. People are more likely to remember your business if you host a great event. Also, having an event allows you to market your business and your products without over selling.
Customer Interaction:
It's one thing to reach out to your customers on social media like Facebook and Twitter, but what really makes the customer engagement is face to face interaction. Events are a great way to get to know your customers and build more personal relationships.
Consumers are more selective these days. They have a lot of ways to avoid advertisements and it's important to come up with creative solutions. These events are marketing your audience directly, which can be more effective than radio, television, or print adds. Rather than pushing your products or services our them, they are coming to you.
While hosting these events, you can get your customers to experience products or services that you offer. This allows you to establish connections that build customer loyalty.
To ensure that your event runs smoothly, it's important to make sure you have everything organized. Here are some tips to follow:
Set up your event with Save Local Now. Save Local Now's event publishing makes it easy to send your event to your consumers.
1. Get an Oragnized Registration in Place:
Make sure you have a fun yet informative description and take advantage of the custom button. If you have a registration online, have that button go directly to that page or to your event page on Facebook where people can RSVP.
2. Tell Everyone About It:
Once you create your event you can push it out to all your social media outlets as well as send it out through email marketing. You'll also be on the website and the app! Make sure you track your impressions to see who you are reaching.
3. Take Lots of Pictures and Videos:
Do a countdown or a behind the scenes of setting up the event to build excitement. During the event, capture are much as you can of the experience. Post these pictures or videos to social media. Let those who didn't come see what they missed! Those who attended will have a great time going through your posts.
Whatever type of business you may be, building personal relationships with your customers is important. Social media is one thing, but face to face will always be the best way to reach your customers. Save Local Now makes it easy to get your started. So put yourself out there by bringing your customers in!
First published at Save Local Now
About Author
Grace is one of the Member Engagement Managers at $LN. She received her degree in video production and communications from Ohio University. Grace is a film connoisseur and loves to talk movies! She also loves food and horses. grace.roulston@savelocalnow.com
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